Nomos - Zopyrion

Issuer Tarentum
Year 240 BC - 228 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Nomos (2)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 6.43 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1054, SNG ANS 1#1246, SNG Lloyd#225, Vlasto#940-941
Obverse description Nude youth on horseback to right, ΖΩΠΥΡΙΩΝ below; below forelegs, ΣΩ above bukranion
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΖΩΠΥΡΙΩΝ ΣΩ
Reverse description Taras astride dolphin to left, holding hippocamp in extended right hand, trident against left arm; monogram and mask of Silenos right, ΤΑΡΑΣ below.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΤΑΡΑΣ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (240 BC - 228 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 3688444520
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